Articles in Category: Women's Wellbeing

Breasts undergo changes as a woman grows older. Here is a comprehensive breast health guide at different ages.

Healthy breasts are very important for overall well being of a woman. Breasts start budding as a girl enters her teens and with time, they grow larger. Different phases such as pregnancy, the breastfeeding months and menopause bring a lot of changes in the breasts. Here is an overview of breasts at different ages.

Many women who suffer from a dysfunctional thyroid never realize it for long, often putting down their symptoms to stress. However, there are definite signs that can indicate your thyroid gland function is abnormal.

Sex is a pleasure, but not for all. Read on to understand the reasons of dissatisfactory sex.

Sexual life spices up a relationship. According to a recent survey, most of the problems such as stress, incompatibility between partners and communication problems, which lead to a divorce stem from a dissatisfied sex life. The reasons behind such dissatisfaction are different for men and women. Men perceive sex as more of a physical action while for women, the process is more of an emotional journey. Read on below for some of the most common reasons for lack of physical satisfaction between couples.

Do you know enough about the most common cancer among women world over?

It is the most prevalent form of cancer in women all over the world, and the single largest cause of death due to cancer in women from all over the globe. Once regarded as the bane of the western world, breast cancer is now on the rise even in the developing countries thanks to changes in lifestyle, dietary habits and urbanization.

Feeling dizzy when you stand up could be an indication of an impending heart ailment

It is not uncommon for people to feel sudden dizziness when they stand. In fact, almost every person experiences this sort of dizziness sometimes. Medically, this kind of dizziness is called Orthostatic Hypotension (OH) and it happens due to a number of reasons.

Symptoms of heart attack in women are different from those of men. Further, some of the symptoms are common to several health issues and so, they end up getting neglected or ignored by a lot of women. In the light of the fact that incidence of heart attacks in women are on an increase, it is important to read signals that your body sends out to you and take effective precautions.

Feeling continuously tired may mean you are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome.

If you have been feeling continuously tired and no amount of rest or good food, remedies the condition, you are probably suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. To understand this condition better read on for its the causes, symptoms and treatment for this depressing health condition.

Be aware of date rapes; drugs that make them possible and ways to prevent this abuse

Date rape drugs are drugs that affect the central nervous system and make a girl helpless to an extent that she cannot defend herself against sexual abuse. They are usually mixed in drinks and given to unsuspecting girls; mostly by people whom they trust or are out on a date with.